Eliya
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Eliya first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 178 babies have been named Eliya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Eliya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,053 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,053
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Eliya is also used as a girl name, ranked #4349.
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About the Name Eliya
Eliya is a boy name .
Is Eliya a boy or girl name? Eliya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,053 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,349. Eliya is more commonly used as a girl name.
Eliya is currently ranked #9,053 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Eliya include Eli, Ely, Elie, and Elikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Eliya include Eliyahu, Eliyah, Eliyas . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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